The hike to the pass and the lake of Arvouin is a half-day hike that will allow you to discover a grandiose landscape starting from the Sevan car park, situated just 300 metres below.
You will first reach the glacial lake located at the foot of the Linleu summit, in the heart of the Cornettes de Bise massif.
Near the lake of Arvouin, the mountain pasture of the same name is home to herds of Abondance cows which provide the milk for the local cheese.
You then reach the pass ofArvouin or Savalenaz, situated at 1856 m, which acts as a border between France and our Swiss neighbours.
In summer, it is possible to take the Panthiaz cable car to reach the start of the hike (check with the tourist office for openings).
- Sport
Arvouin pass and lake hike
Savoie Mont Blanc's choice
A hike without difficulties to contemplate the lake of Arvouin, the mountains of Chablais and sumptuous landscapes on the summits of La Chapelle d'Abondance.
Sport Arvouin pass and lake hike La Chapelle-d'Abondance
About
Signs
Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on beige metal panel and green writing.
Map references
TOP 25 IGN 3528 ET - MORZINE / MASSIF-DU-CHABLAIS / LES PORTES DU SOLEIL
Topoguides references
On sale in the tourist offices of the Abondance valley.
Further informations
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0/ Departure: parking of "Sevan", located at the top of the road of Rys in La Chapelle d'Abondance.
1/ Follow the direction " Col d'Arvouin " all the way. You will pass by the following directional posts : " Sevan Derrière ", " Lac d'Arvouin ", and " Chalet d'Arvouin " before reaching the pass.
2/ From the pass of Arvouin, go back down by the same itinerary following " Sevan Devant ".
Prices
Free access.
Reception
Dogs must be kept on a leash.
Period of practice
From 01/06 to 30/10.
Accessible except during snow and depending on weather conditions.
Please check with the Tourist Office for the latest information on access conditions. This route is usually suitable for strong walkers during spring, summer, and autumn, except in adverse weather.
Subject to favorable weather.
Services
- Pets welcome
- Accessible via ski lift
- Parking
Contacts
Access
In La Chapelle d'Abondance, take the road to Rys at the exit of the village centre, direction Châtel on your left, it is a mountain road.
In the summer, the access to the departure can be done by the Panthiaz cable car (open some days of the week, ask the tourist office).
